A large, edible freshwater fish found in South America, particularly in the Amazon and other river systems, valued as food by indigenous peoples.
From Tupi or other indigenous Amazonian languages, where 'bito' or similar names refer to this species. The word entered naturalist and anthropological literature describing South American fauna.
The bito (Hoplias malabaricus) is a fierce predator with huge teeth and a massive mouth—its name in some regions means 'wolf fish,' and local fishermen respect it as a formidable opponent despite eating it regularly.
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